Chemistry.  Physics.  Data Science.

NanoBio Designs offers a self-service platform that provides a simpler, faster, and less-expensive genetic detectionion process by converging scientific technologies.

​Established in 2017
NanoBio Designs was founded to commercialize parent company DNP123 Co.'s nanotechnology methods able to provide a clear visible distinction between samples with and without target DNA sequences.  It is 95% owned by DNP123 Co. and 5% by The Emerge Foundation, hosted at Simpson College, as it validates commercial viability and scale.  Investment opportunities are scheduled starting in late 2019 as this occurs.

Our Goals

1. Validate protocols and add to accuracy data sets.
2. Complete initial paid pilot projects and device 3.0 component sourcing.
3. Complete regulatory and compliance filings.
4. Finalize paths to initial target markets.
5. Ramp up platform sales; transition from pilot projects.

Meet Our Team

Derek Lyons, Ph.D​
​Board Chair | Platform CTO

Ph.D., University of Michigan
B.A in Chemistry, Simpson College
Studied the structure and function of DNA repair mechanisms

Aaron Santos, Ph.D
Board Vice Chair

Ph.D., Boston University
B.A in Physics, MIT
Studied kinetics of DNA melting transition in the Klein group
​Post doctoral associate in the Glotzer group, University of Michigan

Todd Kielkopf, MS
CEO

M.S. in Business Administration, ISU
B.A in Finance, University of Northern Iowa
25+ years of business and financial leadership and business development strategy consulting

Ryan Skaar, MS
COO

M.S. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry,  KU
B.A in Biochemistry, Simpson College
Experience in microbiology and protein engineering. Trained in leadership, communication, and entrepreneurship as a Madison and Lila SELF Graduate Fellow

Karl Wilt, MA
CFO

CustomeOne CFO & Controllers
M.S. in Accounting, Depaul University
B.A. in Economics, University of Chicago
​25+ years of CFO experience and related consulting

Rich Stevens, PE
Product Development Engineer

Stevens Product Development
Iowa-licensed P.E. with B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from ISU
​20+ years experience designing technical devices and prototypes